Then, in what was perhaps the most fascinating aspect to the entire discussion, he said that he spoke with ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro, who “made it very, very clear we are taking this matter ...

Stephen A. Smith said he received permission to deliver a message from ESPN and Disney about the $50 million civil lawsuit ...

Jimmy Pitaro and Bob Iger confirmed that a launch date has been picked for ESPN's DTC product, a price has been determined ...

How important is the upcoming direct-to-consumer option to ESPN? According to ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro and Disney CEO Bob Iger, it is one of the most critical projects in the network’s long ...

EXCLUSIVE: Shannon Sharpe will almost certainly not be returning to ESPN’s First Take next week. With rape allegations, a $50 ...

Shannon Sharpe is not expected to return to ESPN next week, as sources report that he's already been banned by the network.

Yes, ESPN opted out of its MLB deal. But Pitaro, a well-known baseball fan (and whose sister is MLB general counsel), struck a tone with us that really made it seem like ESPN very much wants a path ...

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